By Belen Febres-Cordero in Vancouver
Upon arrival, immigrant populations in Canada tend to present less allergies than their Canadian-born counterparts, but prevalence increases with time, a national study finds. However, exposing them…

Commentary By Dr. Nanah Sheriff Fofanah-Sesay
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises of all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia such as the labia majora, labia minora…

NEW UBC research finds that many online resources for preventing Alzheimer’s disease are problematic and could be steering people in the wrong direction.
In a survey of online articles about preventing Alzheimer’s…

OFTEN victims of intimate partner abuse, especially immigrant women, are portrayed as completely powerless and helpless in addressing the abuse. What isn’t recognized is the enormous strength and intelligence…

Commentary by Rohit Phillips in Aurora, Ontario
The fast-growing multicultural consumer segment of Canada represents a potential opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, especially if they can improve patient outcomes on a national…

MORE than 323,000 children from low-income families are getting free dental care through the new Healthy Smiles Ontario program. Under the expanded program, Ontario is providing free dental care to help…

Dr. George I. Traitses
It’s common knowledge that regular exercise is all-the-more important during pregnancy.
Why?
Well, for one thing, because the combination of developing child, hormonal fluctuations, and other factors means you…

Wednesday was Anti-Bullying and Pink Shirt Day and students from four schools from the Delta School District took part in a flash mob style dance on the grass-field at North Delta Secondary School. The…

by Diba Hareer in Ottawa
Lack of language skills, community support and cultural constraints prevent many immigrant and ethnic women from fleeing abusive relationships and seeking help.
The most recent figures from Statistics Canada…

By Balwant SangheraA number of Indo-Canadian seniors enjoy their time at India Cultural Centre of Canada’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas. Jointly sponsored by the Gurdwara and Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS)…

by Florence Hwang in Regina
Cultural differences in childrearing require settlement organizations to provide newcomers with information and support in understanding Canadian laws on corporal punishment, also known as 'spanking', say…

by Belen Febres-Cordero in Vancouver
New approaches to immunization may help newcomers get the information they need to ensure their children’s records are up-to-date, though barriers still exist across the country.
In…

by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga, Ontario
According to the 2015 child poverty report for Toronto, newcomer children, children of colour and children with disabilities are among the largest groups living in…

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship John McCallum and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould issued a statement today announcing that the Canadian government will not be pursuing its appeal…

by Belén Febres-Cordero in Vancouver
Immigrants from Asia are three to 12 times more likely to get hepatitis B than their Canadian-born counterparts, says a new public education campaign launched by S.U.C.C.E.S.S…

Stephanie Kowal, a researcher at the University of Alberta, thought lower immunization rates in immigrant communities might be due to distrust or conspiracy theories, such...
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The World Health Organization estimates that more than 47 million people are living with dementia worldwide, and that number is expected to reach 75...
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by Belén Febres-Cordero in Vancouver
As a signatory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canada acknowledges the right to adequate health care for all. However, uninsured individuals living in Canada…

By Dr. George I. Traitses There’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat-yourself trip to a fast-food or sit-down restaurant, but Americans are eating out at an ever-increasing (sometimes daily) rate…

In the late 1960s Canadian psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden unintentionally sparked what would become the self-esteem movement when he published his international bestseller, “The Psychology of...
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by Deanna Cheng in Vancouver
One outreach worker is creating a bilingual volunteer program because there's not enough support for Chinese seniors, especially those in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Chanel Ly, a 23-year-old outreach…

by Kayla Isomura (@kaylaiso) in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fourth-year university student in Vancouver, B.C. is asking residents to get to know their neighbours.
Zakir Jamal Suleman, 22, launched The Belonging Project…

by Belén Febres-Cordero (@BelenFebres) in Vancouver, British Columbia
Raquel Velásquez’s objective on her visit to a clinic was to have a prenatal check-up. Instead, the medical practitioner asked her if she…

by Selina Chignall
The results of the Canadian Medial Association’s report card on health care shows Canadians strongly believe in the need for a national strategy for seniors’ health.
According to the report…

Although the horrors of post-traumatic stress disorder are better understood than ever before, experts say some war veterans are misdiagnosed and may instead be suffering...
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Canadians’ protein intake levels may not be adequate to promote optimal muscle health in different age groups, according to new research from Canada and the...
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by Ajamu Nangwaya in Toronto, Ontario
Mental health experts are calling for more culturally appropriate services for racialized immigrants in Canada in light of the recent death of a Sudanese-born father…

Infertility could be a problem for you, your friend, your co-worker, people who are Jewish, non-Jewish, straight, gay, secular or religious. All...
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By Jasminee Sahoye There is speculation that chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items and the environment can affect our wellbeing. A study is confirming that women whose…
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New Delhi (IANS): The Canadian food regulator on Friday announced that Nestle India’s Maggi noodle products were safe for consumption. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) investigation did not find any…

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